Mae Festa 50 Years of Collecting Textiles - Peter Pap Oriental Rugs

CENTRAL ASIA – Kyrgyzstan
Decorative Pouch (Bashtyk)
19 th Century
Kyrgyz
Leather appliqué, felted wool, Russian or
British broadcloth.
54 x 54 cm 21 x 21 in
These pouches were traditionally used for storage
and had a back and closure flap. They were later
used as purely decorative hangings and most often
were embellished with tassels. This piece has
neither back nor tassels, but is beautifully wrought
with one of the most ancient Kyrg yz motifs in
four rich colors.
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